Whalen Devon File EC-DEDF User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2021-11-24 Rev. 0001-A
Devon File
Mo el # EC-DEDF
ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF SMALL PARTS, SHARP
POINTS, SHARP EDGES AS RECEIVED
If you have any questions regar ing assembly or if parts are missing, DO NOT return this item to the
store where it was purchase . Please call our toll-free customer service number an have your
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MANUFACTURER: Whalen Furniture Manufacturing
CATALOG: Devon File
MODEL # EC-DEDF
SPECIAL NOTE
Please rea the instruction sheets completely before assembly. Examine all packaging
material before iscar ing carton. Remove any remaining staples from the carton before
iscar ing. Remove all parts from carton an separate into groups as in icate on part
list. Please ensure all parts are inclu e prior to assembly. Use of power tools to
complete assembly is not recommen e .
M A X I M U M R E C O M M E N D E D W E I G H T L O A D S
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY WITH THE MAXIMUM
WEIGHTS INDICATED. USE WITH LOAD HEAVIER THAN THE MAXIMUM
WEIGHTS INDICATED MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY, CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY.
MAXIMUM LOAD 30 lb. (13.6 kg)
MAXIMUM LOAD 50 lb. (22.7 kg)
MAXIMUM LOAD 15 lb. (6.8 kg)

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IMPORTANT
Before you begin: Open, i entify an count all parts prior to assembly. Lay out parts on a flat an non-
abrasive surface. You will nee the parts i entifie on page 4 an 5 of this instruction manual.
NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO USE GLUE WITH DOWELS. EXCESS GLUE CAN BE WIPED
OFF WITH DAMP CLOTH.
Insert the Dowel at least half way by tapping lightly with a rubber mallet, IF NECESSARY.
CAM LOCK SYSTEM OPERATION
HOW THE KNOCK DOWN (KD) ASSEMBLY SYSTEM WORKS
1. Screw the Cam Bolt into the threa e inserts on the panel. Connect both panels together; making sure Cam
Bolt goes into the pre- rille hole on the en of panel for Cam Lock.
2. Insert the Cam Lock into the pre- rille large hole on the panel. Make sure the arrow on the face of Cam
Lock faces out an points towar s Cam Bolt.
3. Take a Phillips screw river an rotate the Cam Lock clockwise to lock the Cam Bolt in place.
You are now rea y to assemble the KD unit.
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Parts an Har ware List
Please rea completely through the instructions an verify that all liste parts an har ware are present
before beginning assembly.
A- Top Panel (Qty. 1) B- Left Si e Panel (Qty. 1) C- Right Si e Panel (Qty. 1)
D- Back Panel (Qty. 1) E- Mi le Crossbar (Qty. 1) F- Bottom Front Stretcher (Qty. 1)
G- Bottom Back Stretcher (Qty. 1) H- Utility Drawer Front (Qty. 1) I- Utility Drawer Back Panel (Qty. 1)
J- Utility Drawer Left Si e K- Utility Drawer Right Si e L- Utility Drawer Bottom Panel
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
M- File Drawer Front (Qty. 1) N- File Drawer Back Panel (Qty. 1) O- File Drawer Left Si e (Qty. 1)
P- File Drawer Right Si e (Qty. 1) Q- File Drawer Bottom Panel (Qty. 1) R- Drawer Bottom Support (Qty. 1)

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Parts and Hardware List
Please rea completely through the instructions an verify that all liste parts an har ware are present
before beginning assembly.
S- Caster Support (Qty. 1) T- Gui e Rail (Qty. 2) U- Gui e Block (Qty. 4)
V- File Plate (Qty. 2) W- Locking Caster (Qty. 2) X- Swivel Caster (Qty. 3)
(1) Small Cam Lock (2) Large Cam Lock (3) Cam Bolt
(Qty. 10+1 extra) (Qty. 22+1 extra) (Qty. 32+1 extra)
(4) M6 x 30 mm Woo Dowel (5) M8 x 30 mm Woo Dowel (6) M4 x 38 mm Screw
(Qty. 6+1 extra) (Qty. 18+1 extra) (Qty. 12+1 extra)
(7) M3.5 x 12 mm Flat Hea Screw (8) M4 x 15 mm Pan Hea Screw (9) Metal Bracket
(Qty. 20+1 extra) (Qty. 20+1 extra) (Qty. 8)
(10) Han le (Qty. 2) Glue (Qty. 1)
Tools require : Phillips screw river an Rubber Mallet (not provi e ).

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Utility Drawer Assembling
1. Unpack the unit an confirm that you have all the har ware an require parts. Assemble the unit on a
carpete floor or the empty carton to avoi any scratch.
2. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (3) into the esignate small holes on the Utility Drawer Front (H) using
a Phillips screw river.
3. Glue the M6 x 30 mm Woo Dowels (4) into the inner holes of Utility Drawer Si e Panels (J an K).
NOTE: It is very important to use a small amount of glue on both en s of owels.
4
4
J
K
4
4
3
H

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Utility Drawer Assembling
4. Attach an align the Drawer Si e Panels (J an K) to the Drawer Front (H) by engaging 4 Small Cam
Locks (1) (Refer to page 3 on Cam Lock system operation supplement).
5. Sli e the Drawer Bottom Panel (L) all the way into the grooves.
K
L
H
K
J
H

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Utility Drawer Assembling
6. Fasten the Drawer Back Panel (I) to the Drawer Si e Panels (J an K) with four 38 mm Screws (6). Make
sure that Drawer Bottom Panel (L) fits securely into the groove of the Drawer Back Panel (I).
7. Turn the assemble rawer upright. Attach the Han le (10) to the pilot holes on the Drawer Front (H)
with two 12 mm Flat Hea Screws (7).
L
I
K
K
I
L
H
J

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File Drawer Assembling
9. Glue the M6 x 30 mm Woo Dowels (4) into the inner holes of File Drawer Si e Panels (O an P).
4
4
4
4
4
4
O
P
3
M
8. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (3) into the esignate small holes on the File Drawer Front (M) using
a Phillips screw river.

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File Drawer Assembling
10. Using the pilot holes as a gui e. Align an attach the Caster Support (S) to the bottom si e of the Drawer
Bottom Support (R) with two 38 mm Screws (6), as shown.
11. Fasten one Swivel Caster (X) onto the Caster Support (S) with four 15 mm Pan Hea Screws (8), using the
pilot holes as a gui e. Tighten the screws with a Phillips screw river.
R
S
R
S
X

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M
R
File Drawer Assembling
12. Align an attach the Drawer Bottom Support (R) to the Drawer Front (M) by engaging 2 Small Cam Lock
(1) as shown.
13. Attach an align the Drawer Si e Panels (O an P) to the Drawer Front (M) by engaging 4 Small Cam
Locks (1) (Refer to page 3 on Cam Lock system operation supplement).
O
P
M
1
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File Drawer Assembling
14. Sli e the Drawer Bottom Panel (Q) all the way into the grooves.
15. Fasten the Drawer Back Panel (N) to the Drawer Si e Panels (O an P) an the Drawer Bottom Support
(R) with six 38 mm Screws (6). Make sure that Drawer Bottom Panel (Q) fits securely into the groove
of the Drawer Back Panel (N). Tighten all the screws with a Phillips screw river.
O
P
M
Q
O
P
M
N

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File Drawer Assembling
16. Turn the assemble rawer upright. Attach the Han le (10) to the pilot holes on the Drawer Front (M)
with two 12 mm Flat Hea Screws (7).
17. Position Gui e Rails (T) onto the Drawer Si e Panels (O an P) with the high si e facing inwar .
18. Hook 4 Gui e Blocks (U) onto the high e ge of Gui e Rails. Now set the File Plates (V) into the slot of
Gui e Blocks. Sli e the File Plates front an back to keep hanging files organize .
O
N
P

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Assembly Instr ctions
19. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (3) into the esignate small holes on the Top Panel (A), Back Panel (D)
an Si e Panels (B an C) using a Phillips screw river.
20. Glue the M8 x 30 mm Woo Dowels (5) into the inner holes of Si e Panels (B an C), Back Panel (D),
an Stretchers (E, F an G).
3
A
D
BC
D
G
F
E
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
B
C

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D
G
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Assembly Instr ctions
21. Align an attach the Bottom Back Stretcher (G) to the Back Panel (D) by engaging 2 Large Cam Locks
(2).
22. Align an attach the Back Panel assembly to the Left Si e Panel (B) by engaging 4 Large Cam Locks
(2).
B
D
G
2
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B
G

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F
D
G
B
2
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Assembly Instr ctions
23. Align an attach the Bottom Front Stretcher (F) to the Left Si e Panel (B) by engaging 2 Large Cam
Locks (2).
24. Align an attach the Mi le Crossbar (E) to the Left Si e Panel (B) by engaging 1 Large Cam Lock (2).
2
D
G
F
B
E

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Assembly Instr ctions
25. Repeat the previous steps to attach the Right Si e Panel (C) at the opposite en .
26. Attach the Top Panel (A) to the previous assembly by engaging 6 Large Cam Locks (2).
B
D
C
E
F
G
G
C
D
2
2
2
BC
AAC
2
F

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Assembly Instr ctions
27. Using the pilot holes as a gui e, attach two Locking Casters (W) to the Bottom Front Stretcher (F) with
four 15 mm Pan Hea Screws (8) per caster.
28. Repeat last step to attach two Swivel Casters (X) to the Bottom Back Stretcher (G).
29. Stan the unit upright.
30. Attach the Metal Brackets (9) to the joints between the Bottom Stretchers (F an G) an Si e Panels (B
an C) with two 12 mm Flat Hea Screws (7) per Metal Bracket (9).
BC
A
W
X
8
8
X
W
F
G
A
B
C
C
F
F
G
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Assembly Instr ctions
31. Insert the assemble rawers into frame. To insert the assemble rawers into your unit, exten the Ball
Bearing Sli e Tracks on the Si e Panels (B an C) all the way forwar (inclu ing ball bearing cart).
Then, align the Sli e Runners on the assemble rawers with the Sli e Tracks an push the rawer
carefully insi e until it stops.
NOTE: If the rawer oes not go in smoothly, please take it out an repeat the step. If you nee to
remove the rawer, please pull the rawer all the way out, then simultaneously push the plastic release
lever of the ball bearing sli es up on one si e an own on the other si e, an then pull it completely
out.
A
B
M
H

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Care and Maintenance
 Use a soft, clean cloth that will not scratch the surface when usting.
 Use of furniture polish is not necessary. Shoul you choose to use polish, test first in an inconspicuous area.
 Using solvents of any kin on your furniture may amage your furniture’s finish.
 Never use water to clean your furniture as it may cause amage to the finish.
 Always use coasters un er beverage glasses an flowerpots.
 Liqui spills shoul be remove imme iately. Using a soft, clean cloth, blot the spill gently. Avoi rubbing.
 Always use protective pa s un er hot ishes an plates. Heat can cause chemical changes that may create
spotting within the furniture finish.
 In the event that your furniture is staine or otherwise amage uring use, we recommen that you call a
professional to repair your furniture.
 Check bolts/screws perio ically an tighten them if necessary.
F rther Advice abo t Wood F rnit re Care
It is best to keep your furniture in a climate-controlle environment. Extreme temperature an humi ity
changes can cause fa ing, warping, shrinking an splitting of woo . It is a vise to keep furniture away from
irect sunlight as sun may amage the finish.
Proper care an cleaning at home will exten the life of your purchase. Following these important an helpful
tips will enhance your furniture as it ages.
We hope you enjoy your purchase for many years.
Thank you for your purchase!
QUALITY GUARANTEE
We are confi ent that you will be elighte with your Whalen Furniture purchase.
Shoul this pro uct be efective in workmanship or materials or fail un er normal use, we will repair or
replace it for up to one (1) year from ate of purchase. Every Whalen Furniture pro uct is esigne to meet
your highest expectations. We guarantee that you will imme iately see the value of our fine furniture.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights an you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
or province to province.
Whalen Furniture Manufacturing
1578 Air Wing Roa , San Diego, CA 92154, USA
Customer Service: 1-866-942-5362
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., PST, Mon ay to Fri ay
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